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Celebrating Black History And Building A More Just World: Union Theological Seminary’s Trailblazers Event

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

This February, students, faculty, social justice advocates, and faith leaders from Union Theological Seminary and beyond gathered in James Chapel for a powerful, joyous celebration of Black history – and for a thoughtful discourse on how we can protect the rights of traditionally marginalized communities moving forward. The event – an annual occasion known as

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SBL Global Virtual Meeting, featuring Dr. Aliou Niang

Monday, March 31, 2025

Members of the Union community will be at the SBL Global Virtual Meeting on April 1 – 2, 2025, hosted by the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL). Professors Dr. Aliou Niang, Dr. Tat-Siong Benny Liew, and Dr. Julie Kelto-Lillis, alongside students Peter Tanaka, Laura Brown-Lavoie, Ibrahim Sambo Lawan, and Robin Sheikh, will be presenting. Don’t

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Union In This Moment – March 2025

Thursday, March 13, 2025

This January, Union hosted an event with our partners convening faith and civic leaders to equip them on how to respond to this moment. Later this month, we are hosting an event in Washington, D.C., focused on faithful advocacy in partnership with Senator Raphael Warnock, Senator Chris Coons, and leaders from an array of faith

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Artificial Intelligence, Faith, and Society: How Union Theological Seminary Is Exploring the Potential and Pitfalls of AI

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

In the early days of 2020, Union Theological Seminary hosted an unprecedented conference on a topic that was just beginning to break into the mainstream: artificial intelligence.  The seminary worked with Riverside Church, the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, and The Greater Good Initiative to convene top faith leaders, academics, and other experts to explore

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National Day of Mourning & Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Dear Union Community, Friends and Supporters,  As we continue to navigate some challenging times, I hope all of you find time to rest and recharge with loved ones at Thanksgiving this year. This Thanksgiving, I continue to be grateful to be in community with all of you.  While Thanksgiving is a time when some of

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Championing LGBTQ+ In Faith: Union’s Commitment As An Affirming Seminary

Friday, October 11, 2024

The Rev. Dr. Patrick Cheng grew up Roman Catholic and thought about becoming a priest. But in junior high, he realized he was gay – an identity the Church had officially labeled as being “intrinsically disordered.” For years, he thought, “Not only could I not be a priest, but I couldn’t really be Christian either.”

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Black and Spanish Harlem

Monday, October 23, 2023

5 min read At Union Theological Seminary, our commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of diverse communities and cultures goes beyond the classroom. Students have the opportunity to embark on remarkable weekend courses that offer a unique blend of education and exploration. Recently, Rev. Dr. Samuel Cruz, a dedicated professor at Union, led an extraordinary

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